Sustainable Investor
Americas
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SEC and DoL Need to Support Investors on Climate – Ceres
April 7, 2021New report backs reinstatement of investor rights under climate-conscious US President and calls for more collaboration.
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Potential for Reversal of SEC Policy on Net-Zero Shareholder Proposals
March 31, 2021Senate Democrat resolution could undo curbs on ESG shareholder voting rights.
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IOSCO Forms Working Group to Aid IFRS Sustainability Project
March 31, 2021MAS and US SEC will co-lead the new technical working group, which will help develop technical recommendations needed for new sustainability reporting standards.
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Due Diligence May Remain ‘Flexible Concept’ Under EU Proposal
March 30, 2021Investor liability over supply chains of investee companies to increase.
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Sustainable Agriculture Ranks Third Among Global Trend Investments
March 24, 2021WEF/Mercer survey reveals transformational investments by asset owners associated with global systemic trends.
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US Regulations Lag “New Landscape” – SEC Acting Chair
March 17, 2021Lee emphasises need to update proxy voting guidance, improve passive investing transparency and continue to push the climate agenda.
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Swiss Re to Reduce Equity and Bond Portfolio Emissions by 35% by 2025
March 16, 2021Insurer raises net zero ambition and confirms thermal coal phase out.
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Global ESG Investing Qualification Launched by CFA Institute
March 15, 2021New education programme aims to address skills gap among investment professionals.
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ICYMI, The Green Lobby is Taking Over
March 12, 2021Change is in the air, but progress on social factors still lags.
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Carbon Risk Strategies to Manage the Unknown
March 10, 2021How can investors prepare for disorderly carbon pricing scenarios?
